Kahne passes Harvick after final restart, pulls away to big win at AtlantaHAMPTON, Ga. — Kasey Kahne was clinging to his spot in the race for the Chase. He can breathe a little easier now. Antron Brown takes No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel at US NationalsCLERMONT, Ind. — Antron Brown raced to the No. 1 qualifying position in Top Fuel on Sunday in the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals, taking the top spot for the seventh time this season with a run of 3.835 seconds at 319.22 mph. Mike Skinner pulls away after late restart for Trucks victory in IowaNEWTON, Iowa — Mike Skinner was headed for certain victory when he glanced at his truck’s fuel pressure gauge and gasped. Andrew Hines races to 4th Pro Bike Battle win at US NationalsCLERMONT, Ind. — Andrew Hines won the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle for the fourth time in his career Saturday, beating Hector Arana in the final at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals — the NHRA most prestigious event. Kevin Harvick leads 150 laps, passes Dale Earnhardt Jr. late to win Nationwide race in AtlantaHAMPTON, Ga. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. won a late gamble on gas, but that wasn’t enough to overcome Kevin Harvick’s dominance. Martin Truex Jr. wins pole for Pep Boys Auto 500; Kasey Kahne qualifies secondHAMPTON, Ga. — Martin Truex Jr. won his first pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, just in time for the track’s first scheduled race entirely under the lights. While Stewart and others can look ahead to Chase, others are worried about just getting inHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart can take it easy the next couple of weekends. Same for Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon. Surveillance footage could lead to clues in theft of Denny Hamlin’s car from drivewayCORNELIUS, N.C. — Police have released surveillance footage from a security camera at Denny Hamlin’s home in hopes it will lend clues about the theft of a luxury car from the NASCAR star’s driveway. Tony Stewart says he’s convinced Danica Patrick will eventually make jump to NASCARHAMPTON, Ga. — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick. Edwards on crutches with broken foot but plans to run 2 weekend races at AtlantaCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carl Edwards will race this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway despite breaking his right foot playing frisbee. Giancarlo Fisichella to join Ferrari for rest of Formula 1 season; replaces Luca BadoerMARANELLO, Italy — Italian driver Giancarlo Fisichella left Force India on Thursday to join Ferrari for the rest of the Formula One season, replacing Luca Badoer. Force India releases Giancarlo Fisichella to join Ferrari for rest of Formula 1 seasonMARANELLO, Italy — Force India has agreed to release Giancarlo Fisichella to join Ferrari for the rest of the Formula One season. Pain free: Penske’s Power looking ahead as pain subsides, rehab begins after ugly crashINDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar driver Will Power looks at 2009 as a success. Ryan Briscoe, Dario Franchitti, Scott Dixon the only contenders left for IRL titleMIAMI — Dario Franchitti won the IndyCar title in 2007, Scott Dixon took the series championship in 2008, and the Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates are two of the three remaining contenders for this year’s crown. Ferrari’s Massa receives positive medical report, can resume workouts after plastic surgeryMARANELLO, Italy — Injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa received a positive medical report after visiting a specialist in racing injuries in Miami and — after minor surgery this week — expects to resume physical workouts as he takes his first step on the road back to Formula One. Brad Keselowski will drive Penske’s No. 12 Dodge for full Sprint Cup schedule in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Brad Keselowski’s long courtship with Penske Racing ended Tuesday when he finally took an offer to move to the Sprint Cup Series. Richard Childress insists slumping Kevin Harvick will be driver of No. 29 next seasonWELCOME, N.C. — Team owner Richard Childress says Kevin Harvick will be back in his car next season despite nonstop rumors to the contrary. Pa.-based NASCAR team unveils 9/11 memorial car in NYC; will race in Va.NEW YORK — A custom-designed racecar bearing the phrase “Always Remember” was unveiled Monday by NASCAR’s Benny Gordon across from the World Trade Center site. Former European race champion Frank Gardner dies in Australia at age 78GOLD COAST, Australia — Frank Gardner, an Australian driver who made eight Formula One starts in the 1960s, died Saturday following a long illness. He was 78. Carl Edwards wins crash-filled Nationwide race in Montreal, passing Marcos Ambrose on last lapMONTREAL — Carl Edwards was as shocked as anyone. Ferrari to decide by Wednesday whether Badoer remains as Massa replacementSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Ferrari will decide by Wednesday whether Luca Badoer will remain Felipe Massa’s replacement. Points leader Briscoe beats fellow title contender Dixon by a nose at ChicagolandJOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe grabbed the IndyCar series points lead by stringing together quietly consistent finishes. Then he took control by putting on a remarkable wheel-to-wheel show under the lights at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night. Busch holds off Bodine, wins Trucks series race at ChicagolandJOLIET, Ill. — It’s an off weekend for many of NASCAR’s top drivers, but Kyle Busch isn’t getting much rest. IndyCar series points leader Ryan Briscoe wins pole for Chicagoland raceJOLIET, Ill. — Ryan Briscoe took a small step to boost his IndyCar championship bid Friday, winning the pole for Saturday night’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. NASCAR moves Daytona 500 qualifying to Feb. 6, avoids conflict with Super BowlDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Qualifying for next season’s Daytona 500 will be held one day earlier than usual, a move that avoids running the session on the same day as the Super Bowl. Defiant Fernando Alonso vows to win a 3rd Formula One as Ferrari rumors persist
Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick wouldn’t address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions Thursday about her expiring contract. Danica Patrick sidesteps questions about expiring contract, future with Andretti Green and IRLJOLIET, Ill. — Danica Patrick isn’t ready to address her future with Andretti Green Racing or the IndyCar series, sidestepping questions about her expiring contract. NASCAR champion Johnson gives local schools $150,000 in education grantsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Three-time reigning NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has donated $150,000 in grants to four Charlotte-area school systems. Bob Tasca wins Funny Car, Larry Dixon takes Top Fuel at NHRA PennsylvaniaMOHNTON, Pa. — Bob Tasca took his second Funny Car title of the season, beating Mike Neff with a pass of 4.23 seconds Sunday at the rain-delayed NHRA Toyo Tires Nationals. Owner Michael Andretti said Andretti-Green Racing close to re-signing Danica PatrickSONOMA, Calif. — Owner Michael Andretti is confident Andretti Green Racing will re-sign Danica Patrick beyond this IndyCar season — and perhaps soon. Busch grabs 4th win of season to stay in contention for a Chase berthBRISTOL, Tenn. — Kyle Busch was finally able to shake that anger. After slow start and turn in the dirt, Franchitti takes pole for Sonoma Grand PrixSONOMA, Calif. — Dario Franchitti made an impressive comeback on his final qualifying lap to capture the pole for the Sonoma Grand Prix. Hendrick plans to bring Keselowski back when a Cup ride becomes availableBRISTOL, Tenn. — NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick does not plan to let Brad Keselowski stray far from his organization. Force Hood leads Funny Car at Mohnton, four spots ahead of dadMOHNTON, Pa. — Ashley Force Hood led qualifying for the Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals after a 4.114-second pass at 301.47 mph in her Funny Car on Friday night. |
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SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Confident as ever, Fernando Alonso is certain he will win a third Formula One title.
